An ABC News visual analysis says Iranian drones and missiles have struck at least 10 U.S. and allied radar sites across the Middle East since the war began, hitting parts of the missile-defense network used for early warning and interception. The damage could not be fully verified, but available satellite imagery and videos suggest some facilities housing high-value radar systems were successfully targeted.
High-value systems appear to be among the targets
According to the report, the strikes involved sites in at least seven countries, including locations tied to THAAD-supporting AN/TPY-2 radar systems and an AN/FPS-132 phased-array radar in Qatar. ABC also reported more than 25 strike locations across seven bases in five countries, including damage to support buildings, hangars and fuel storage areas.
Why the strikes matter
Defense experts told ABC that radar systems are expensive, delicate and difficult to replace, making them prime targets in a regional conflict. Even when one system is damaged, broader defenses can still function through overlapping coverage, but experts said losing radar capacity can reduce warning time and leave missile-defense networks “partially blinded.”
Damage assessment remains unclear
A U.S. defense official told ABC News the government does not discuss possible battle damage assessments. The report also noted that satellite image delays and geographic restrictions have limited independent confirmation of the full scale of the damage.
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